What's my next upgrade? Please advise.

Guys - I got another Nordost SPM interconnect and a pair of FIM Gold Speaker Cables. Now I'm all set - the system sounds awesome! Thanks for the advice. I was so surprised by the difference the cable upgrades made. Glare and harshness I didn't even know was there is now gone, and the bass is now even more rock solid. I can't belive the combination of transparency and detail, and yet the sound is so unfatiguing.

yes, nice system

I'd consider the cable and also look at the EVS Millenium II Dac, a real jaw dropping experience, I'm rediscovering my cd collection these days.

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Just wanted to mention that I upgraded one of my cables so far - I swapped in Nordost SPM Reference for my Homegrown Audio Silver Lace, between preamp and power amps. I can't believe the difference! All cable upgrades up till now have been subtle at best. This cable has elevated my system to new highs - the music's better in every way. I'm a cable convert now. I just have to get the scratch for the next cable upgrades :-) Thanks,
John.

Can you regulate the output voltage on that piece? You might take a reading and make sure your voltage is not too high leaving the unit.

Thanks everyone for the advise - yes, I expect that cable upgrades will be next on the agenda - whenever I get the scratch. I'll probably consider Nordost SPM Reference, Quattro Fil, Cardas Golden Reference and FIM Gold.

Not sure what CD player I can get that would take me to any new level - the YBA delivers nicely, even though I agree it's a bit over the hill at this stage. Perhaps an Audio Aero Capitole would be a nice improvement bit a little expensive for me. I wonder would a Naim CDX or BAT VKD5 do the trick?

On the PS Audio Power Plant problem - it's managed to blow the fuses on my Pioneer Elite DV09 DVD player three times (and it takes a half hour to open up the chassis, change the fuses and close the player each time). Also, it has blown the fuse on my Line 3 preamp power supply, and my preamp sounds like it's ready to blow up even when I have the powerplant on regular Sin - hence I don't plug it into my power plant any more. Power capacity is definitely not a problem - the power capacity is never over 130watts when I had my preamp plugged in. Without the preamp plugged in, the power registers as zero. It just seems to want to destroy my equipment with a vengence. I've sent PS Audio and e-mail a few days ago but no response yet.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the advice.
Cheers,
John.

What problems are you having with your PS Audio Power Plant? I have two 600s and they are great, but not enough power for the amps.

I agree with everyone else, cables would be a must and also look at Synergistic Research. I have their Designer Reference inter-connects and been extremely happy.

YO!
G-O-L-D-E-N- R-E-F-E-R-E-N-C-E (Cardas).

Three words: Nordost Quatro Fil

Peace.

Keith

Yes, your system looks awsome! I agree with Glen and would work toward a unified wire family -all wire from same maker (hint: Nordost). Also, your YBA CD player may be getting a little long in the tooth.

Your system looks really cool! But I can't imagine those being your best choice on the speaker cables and interconnects. I'd be looking for some reference series stuff at this stage of the game. However If I made a suggestion the local canibals would have me for lunch. I will leave it at that for now.